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Benq BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features Monitor
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6.8/10

27″ BenQ GW2790TC – Specs & Features

Larger-screen comfort defines the 27" BenQ GW2790TC, a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with 144 Hz refresh, 20W USB-C and an adjustable white stand.

27″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
27-inch, IPS, 1920 x 1080
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
1500 : 1
1500

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 1920 x 1080 resolution on the 27-inch panel matches the monitor's stated role.
  • 48 Hz 144 Hz refresh and 5 ms GtG response figures support the published motion use.
  • 300 cd/m² typical brightness provides the stated full-screen baseline.
  • 99% published colour coverage supports the intended office, gaming or media role.
  • 150 mm height adjustment improves desk ergonomics.
Cons
  • At 81 PPI, Full HD looks coarse on a 27-inch desktop screen
  • USB-C provides only 20W, and there is no USB hub or HDR tier
  • USB-C power is limited in the published port line: 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 20W; DP Alt Mode).
  • No HDR tier or peak-brightness claim is published.

Score & Ratings

6.8/10 Good
Design
8
Display
6
Color Performance
7
Performance
7
Connectivity
7
Model Information 14
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series GW
Model GW2790TC
Full Product Name BenQ GW2790TC
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Business / General-Purpose Monitor
Monitor Category Productivity Monitor
Market Position Mainstream Home & Office
Primary Use Home Office, Productivity & Everyday Use
Region / Variant Not specified
Launch Status Model year 2025
Available Colors White
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 12
Specification Value
Screen Size 27-inch
Exact Diagonal 685.8 mm / 68.58 cm / 27 in / 2.25 ft
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 597.89 mm / 59.789 cm / 23.539 in / 1.9616 ft
Active Display Height 336.31 mm / 33.631 cm / 13.2406 in / 1.1034 ft
Display Area 92.44 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte (3H)

27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9

68.6cm 27" 59.8 cm / 23.5" 61.2 cm / 24.1" (overall unit) 33.6 cm 13.2" 35.6 cm 14" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 1920 × 1080
Pixel Density 81 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

1920×1080 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 2.1 MP — 1× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 8
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 16777216 colors
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1500 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
sRGB Coverage 99%
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ideal Fit
49°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 6
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
Adaptive-Sync
AMD FreeSyncVESA AdaptiveSync
AMD FreeSync Supported
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Ports & Connectivity 10
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× HDMI 1.4
HDMI Version HDMI 1.4
DisplayPort Input 1× DisplayPort 1.2
DisplayPort Version DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C Video Input 1× USB-C
DisplayPort Alt Mode Yes
HDCP Support Yes
USB-C Power Delivery 20 W
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out4
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2 W
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 17
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 × 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 150 mm
Height Range 150 mm
Height Adjustment Range 150 mm / 15 cm / 5.9055 in / 0.4921 ft
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 35 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 45 °
Right Swivel 45 °
Left Pivot 0 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Portrait Mode Yes
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 611.9 mm x 397.3 mm x 241.6 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 611.9 mm x 355.5 mm x 64.7 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 6.7 kg
Weight Without Stand 4.2 kg
Stand Depth 241.6 mm / 24.16 cm / 9.5118 in / 0.7927 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 8
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 12W
Average Power Consumption 12W
Maximum Power Consumption 56W
Sleep Consumption 0.3 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 8
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Eye Comfort Mode Yes
Reader Mode Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features 4-sided Ultrathin Bezel Design, Adaptive-Sync technology, Advanced Motion Accelerator (AMA), AMD FreeSync technology, Color Weakness Mode, ePaper Mode, Eye-CareU, Flicker-free technology, Light Sensor, Low Blue Light Plus, Visual Optimizer (former B.I.+); Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: EyeSafe Display 2.0
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 6
Specification Value
Energy Star Energy Star 8.0
EPEAT EPEAT Bronze
TCO Certified TCO Certified 9.0
TÜV Flicker-Free TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free
TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
TÜV Eye Comfort TÜV Eye Comfort 3.0
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
HDMI Cable HDMI cable
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Monthly—
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Uses about 77% less power than the average we track in this category.

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